Nischal Dhungel

I am Nischal Dhungel, a Ph.D. Student in Economics at the Department of Economics,
School of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Utah.

The website documents my Publications, Lectures, Conference Presentations,
and Data Visualization Projects.

OPINION PIECES

Asia’s Mixed Embrace of Industrial PolicyAsia’s Mixed Embrace of Industrial Policy

The Greatest Show on Earth spills over to the Asia-PacificThe FIFA World Cup 2026 is projected to generate significant economic benefits beyond North America which regional policymakers should capitalise on.

Opinion | Putting national interest firstNepal should learn from its neighbours that it needs to pursue an independent foreign policy.

Opinion | Why the UN resolution on tax mattersGlobal South countries now get a chance to voice their unique concerns on the world stage.

Opinion | Unequal vaccine distributionThe underdeveloped countries fell prey to a nexus between wealthy nations and giant firms.

Opinion | Debt dynamics in South AsiaThe subcontinent is grappling with the dilemma of spurring growth while managing burgeoning debts.

Opinion | Connectivity via sub-regional cooperationTransport infrastructure becomes extremely important as it is the primary driver of economic growth.

Opinion | Public debt conundrumAnalysing the country's debt condition in light of its foreign exchange reserve is crucial.

Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperation via Vehicular Movement

The BBIN MVA initiative will not only ensure trade, transport and transit facilitation across the region, but is also likely to foster regional harmony and integration by cementing strong ties between people across the BBIN countries.

NEPAL ECONOMY

Illusion of Service-Led GrowthIllusion of Service-Led Growth

Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget: High Ambition in a Low-Capacity TrapNepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget: High Ambition in a Low-Capacity Trap

Opinion | Why Nepal needs economic reconstructionThe country must stop treating agriculture, industry, energy and IT as competing silos.

Opinion | Nepal’s credit guarantee potential It could channel excess liquidity into productive sectors without burdening the funders.

Opinion | Harnessing Nepal’s indigenous energy sources Electrification must be promoted across all economic sectors to reduce reliance on imported fuels.

Co-author: Aabhusan Khadka

Opinion | Hydropower and South Asian integrationNepal’s hydropower potential ranks among the highest globally in terms of per capita and unit of GDP.

Co-author: Sisir Bhandari

Opinion | Trapped in migration and remittanceIt is necessary to invest in the skills of Nepali youth to fully realise the demographic dividend.

Opinion | Import ban impacts in NepalThe negative consequences and long-term harms of import restrictions should not be overlooked.

The long viewThe advent of federalism in Nepal has planted a new seed of hope among Nepalis who expect the new form of government to usher in an era of political stability, good governance and sustainable economic growth.

Opinion | Empowering entrepreneursIt’s important to offer lower taxes or tax breaks to support the growth of MSMEs.

Co-author: Surya Kiran Yadav

A potential investorAIIB has vowed to invest in multiple infrastructure projects; Nepal should utilise this opportunity

Co-author: Sajal Mani Dhital

Nordic experiences: Challenges galoreNordic experiences: Challenges galore

Co-author: Abijit Sharma

Open Doors, Empty PromisesOpen Doors, Empty Promises

Opinion | A mandate for economic course correctionThe country cannot afford expensive elections in quick succession.

Nepal’s first sovereign credit ratingFitch rating should encourage the government to create a favourable investment climate.

Opinion: Should Nepal implement a carbon tax or carbon trading scheme?With neither a carbon tax nor a cap-and-trade scheme in place, Nepal urgently needs to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism

This article was originally published on The Third Pole under the Creative Commons BY NC ND licence.

Opinion | Nepal’s climate-gender nexusWomen disproportionately suffer from climate change due to their primary roles in securing food, water and fuel.

Opinion | A green techno-economic paradigmNepal must put more human capital to productive use to attain robust and sustainable growth.

Opinion | Renewable energy and NepalNepal should focus on making the best use of hydroelectricity and possibly hydrogen energy.

Co-author: Sisir Bhandari

Opinion | Taking Nepali tea to the worldNepal is uniquely positioned to cash in on growing demand for orthodox and speciality tea in the international market.

Opinion | Economic lessons from Rwanda Nepal can learn from Rwanda in managing a high debt-to-GDP ratio while maintaining a rapidly growing economy.

Opinion | Job guarantee for social securityTargeted job guarantee can be an effective and equitable policy to achieve financial stability.

So much to doTourism and Nepal are synonymous yet we fail to capitalise it fully

Co-author: Abijit Sharma

How Nepal is Shaking-Up its Economy - SpeakFreelyOver the past few years Nepal has undergone a comprehensive political transition. The Jan Andolan (People’s Movement), which rose to power…

DIGITALIZATION

Digital Infrastructure in Nepal

Opinion | Nepal’s digital futureDigital innovation hasboosted fintech, but itsfuture depends onaddressing operational risks.

Opinion | Need a unified data repositoryNepal must ensure that data is accessible, usable and actionable at all levels of government.

Opinion | Regulatory gaps in Nepal’s fintech There is a severe lack of dedicated fintech-related education in the country.

Co-author: Umesh Rijal

Opinion | Data protection gaps in fintechWhat we need is a provision requiring licensed institutions to disclose their commitment to data security.

Co-author: Umesh Rijal

MONETARY POLICY

Opinion | The monetary policy’s upshotsThe depreciation of the Nepali rupee versus the US dollar will cost us more while repaying foreign loans.

Opinion | Making the monetary policy workThe private and banking sectors must collaborate to increase domestic production.

Opinion | Monitoring monetary policyTaming inflation will require a coordinated approach between monetary and fiscal policies.

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